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  • Chapter 4: Tyson Plays with Fire | The Sea of Monsters

    Chapter 4: Tyson Plays with Fire | The Sea of Monsters
    Jan 25 2026
    Percy and his friends may have arrived at Camp Half-Blood, but this book continues to charge forward at a blazing pace! As Jack and Connor attempt to rein in another action packed chapter, Percy is battling against the bronze fire-breathing Colchis Bulls, a lesser known creature that the Argonauts encountered in their quest for the Golden Fleece. So come along as we discuss the nuance of Clarisse, the happenings at camp, and the iconic one-eyed monsters of Greek myth.This Week's Myths:Colchis BullsCyclopesThe Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)BRONZE BULLS (Tauroi Khalkeoi) - Automotons of Colchis in Greek MythologyAPOLLONIUS RHODIUS, ARGONAUTICA BOOK 3 - Theoi Classical Texts LibraryOvid, Metamorphoses, Book 7: Jason and MedeaDiodorus Siculus, Library 1-7Golden Fleece - WikipediaJason - WikipediaList of one-eyed creatures in mythology and fiction - WikipediaCyclopes - WikipediaCYCLOPES (Kyklopes) - One-Eyed Thunder & Lightning Giants of Greek MythologyCYCLOPES (Kyklopes) - One-Eyed Sicilian Giants of Greek MythologyHesiod, TheogonyCallimachus, Hymn to ArtemisThe Project Gutenberg eBook of The Odyssey, by HomerEuripides, CyclopsArimaspi - Wikipedia Herodotus, The Histories, Book 4, Chapter 13 Balor - WikipediaHitotsume-kozō - WikipediaOjáncanu - WikipediaLikho - WikipediaHitotsume-nyūdō - Wikipedia Riordan, Rick. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2). Disney Hyperion, 2006.Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ahAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracleWant to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com
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    1 h et 43 min
  • Chapter 3: We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment | The Sea of Monsters

    Chapter 3: We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment | The Sea of Monsters
    Jan 11 2026

    This episode may be short, but it is packed tighter than a demonic taxi with a cyclops in it! Join Jack and Connor for a frenetic chapter that is filled with comedy and action. We're talking about the leading ladies for this chapter, the Graeae, in today's myth section as well as learning a little bit about the origins of Ganymede! So buckle up because this chapter is about to be a bumpy ride!

    This Week's Myths:

    • The Graeae
    • Perseus and the Graeae
    • An Introduction to Ganymede

    The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

    • Ganymedes - Greek Cup-Bearer of the Gods
    • Ganymede (mythology) - Wikipedia
    • Homer, Iliad, Book 5, Lines 239-279
    • Homer, Iliad, Book 20, Lines 199-241
    • The Elegiac Poems of Theognis
    • Hyginus, Astronomica
    • Nonnus, Dionysiaca
    • Ampelos - Wikipedia
    • Fagles, Robert, translator. The Iliad. Penguin Publishing Group, 1998.
    • Graeae - Wikipedia
    • GRAEAE (Graiai) - One-Eyed Grey Hags of Greek Mythology
    • Gray Sisters | Riordan Wiki
    • Gray Sisters' Taxi | Riordan Wiki
    • Hesiod, Theogony, Lines 270-303
    • Homer, Iliad, Book 5, Lines 576-626
    • Enyo - Wikipedia
    • Deino (mythology) - Wikipedia
    • Perses (mythology) - Wikipedia
    • Riordan, Rick. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2). Disney Hyperion, 2006.

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    1 h et 33 min
  • BOOK 2 PREMIERE! Chapters 1&2: My Best Friend Shops for a Wedding Dress & I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals | The Sea of Monsters

    BOOK 2 PREMIERE! Chapters 1&2: My Best Friend Shops for a Wedding Dress & I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals | The Sea of Monsters
    Dec 28 2025

    I hope you're ready to set sail because Notes from the Oracle is taking to the seas! This week, we're diving into the second book in the series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters, with a 2 chapter MEGA EPISODE! We're meeting new characters, reacquainting ourselves with the world, and of course, breaking down brand new ancient myths! Well.. brand new to us at least! So pack your things and put on your sailors hats; we're raising anchor! Sea you out there...

    Oh and one last thing: I hope you're ready for a lot moor nautical humor because I have plenty of puns on deck.

    This Week's Myths:

    • A Reintroduction to Satyr Plays
    • Cyclops by Euripides
    • Laistrygonians

    The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

    • Euripides Cyclops - Perseus Digital Library
    • The Internet Classics Archive | The Cyclops by Euripides
    • Satyr play - Wikipedia
    • Cyclops (play) - Wikipedia
    • Silenus - Wikipedia
    • Euripides - Wikipedia
    • Fitzgerald, Robert, translator. The Odyssey: The Fitzgerald Translation. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998.
    • Homer, The Odyssey, Book 10
    • LAESTRYGONES (Laistrygones) - Cannibal Giants of Greek Mythology
    • Scythians - Wikipedia
    • Androphagi - Wikipedia
    • Issedones - Wikipedia
    • Herodotus - Wikipedia

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    2 h
  • 100 FOLLOWER SPECIAL | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Live Action Movie Review

    100 FOLLOWER SPECIAL | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Live Action Movie Review
    Dec 14 2025

    We swore it upon the River Styx... or at least, we told you we were going to make it, so here it is! Our full review of the live action movie adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, and oh boy was it something!

    Thank you all again for following, subscribing, commenting, and reviewing! Your participation is what makes this all worth it!

    Programming Updates:

    Chapter 1 of The Sea of Monsters releases next on December 28th!

    We hope you all enjoyed this torturous conclusion to book 1! This holiday season, we hope you find time to curl up with a good book, watch a better movie than this one, and spend time with the people you love. We'll see you soon!

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    1 h et 49 min
  • Connor and Jack Battle for Glory | The Lightning Thief - Quiz Episode

    Connor and Jack Battle for Glory | The Lightning Thief - Quiz Episode
    Nov 30 2025

    We're trying something new in today's episode of Notes from the Oracle! We've compiled a list of difficult and obscure quiz questions from all throughout The Lightning Thief, and now, it's time for Jack and Connor to test their knowledge! Join us for a more casual episode filled with fierce competition alongside all the usual wits, laughs, and banter. If you like this style of episode and want to see more like it, make sure to let us know in the comments of this episode! And tell us your score in the comments if you played along!

    A big thank you again to Sam for being our Quizmaster for the day! Follow her @Shakespearean.Sam on Instagram! Tell her Notes from the Oracle sent you!

    Don't worry! Notes from the Oracle will continue presenting brand new mythology breakdowns as we begin The Sea of Monsters.

    Programming Updates:

    Here is our expected release schedule as we head into Sea of Monsters. We are just two people, so in the event of unforeseen circumstances, these dates may be changed

    • Nov 30 - The Lightning Thief Quiz
    • Dec 14 - The Lightning Thief movie review
    • Dec 28 - The Sea of Monsters - Chapter 1

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    1 h et 18 min
  • We Beat a Dead Centaur | The Lightning Thief - Full Book Review

    We Beat a Dead Centaur | The Lightning Thief - Full Book Review
    Nov 16 2025

    Hello, and welcome to Notes from Oracle's full book review and final episode for Book 1 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief! Much like Percy and his friends, this has been a long journey from where we started, and we are so grateful for everyone listening who has joined us on this journey. We hope you enjoy this celebratory episode where we discuss our favorite and least favorite parts of The Lightning Thief and the myths we encountered along the way. We couldn't make this show without your support, so from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Remember, be impertinent folks! And we'll see you next time for The Sea of Monsters... See ya!

    Vote for your favorite myths and chapters by clicking here!

    Don't worry! Notes from the Oracle will continue presenting brand new mythology breakdowns as we begin The Sea of Monsters.

    Programming Updates:

    Here is our expected release schedule as we head into Sea of Monsters. We are just two people, so in the event of unforeseen circumstances, these dates may be changed

    • Nov 16 - The Lightning Thief
    • Nov 30 - The Lightning Thief quiz
    • Dec 14 - The Lightning Thief movie review
    • Dec 28 - The Sea of Monsters chapter 1

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    2 h et 11 min
  • Chapter 22: The Prophecy Comes True | The Lightning Thief

    Chapter 22: The Prophecy Comes True | The Lightning Thief
    Nov 2 2025
    Are you ready for the final chapter of The Lightning Thief? Join Connor and Jack as they dive into a chapter packed with goodbyes, villainous monologues, scorpions, and... WISDOM!?! As Percy Jackson enjoys the end of his Summer at Camp Half Blood, we're savoring every moment of it. And we're talking about Luke. We have A LOT to say about Luke Castellan. Make sure to stick around for this week's myths to learn about Chiron actually being useful and that time Artemis unleashed a giant murder pig!The ending of The Lightning Thief has come all too quickly! But the fun doesn't stop here. Notes from the Oracle are continuing our journey through the Riordanverse with Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Sea of Monsters! For more details, please see the programming update below.This Week's Myths:Chiron, Inventor of MedicineArtemis and the Calydonian BoarBurial Shrouds in Ancient GreeceCheck out the art referenced in today's episode!Calydonian Boar Hunt - Ancient Greek Vase PaintingAttic Red-Figured Kylix (Getty Museum)Programming Updates:Here is our expected release schedule as we head into Sea of Monsters. We are just two people, so in the event of unforeseen circumstances, these dates may be changedNov 2 - The final chapter of The Lightning Thief (this episode)Nov 16 - The Lightning Thief full reviewNov 30 - The Lightning Thief quizDec 14 - The Lightning Thief movie reviewDec 28 - The Sea of Monsters chapter 1The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)CHIRON (Kheiron) - Elder Centaur of Greek MythologyHyginus, FabulaeHomer, Iliad, Book 4Homer, Iliad, Book 11Pliny the Elder, Natural History, Book 7Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca, Book 3Pindar, Nemeon Ode, 3.50CALYDONIAN BOAR (Hus Kalydonios) - Giant Boar of Greek MythologyCalydonian Boar Hunt - Ancient Greek Vase Painting300000, ATHENIAN, Florence, Museo Archeologico Etrusco, 4209Homer, Iliad, Book 9Callimachus, Hymn to ArtemisOvid, Metamorphoses, Book 8Statius (c.45–c.96) - Thebaid: Book IIPseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca, Books 1-3 Hyginus, FabulaeThe Project Gutenberg eBook of The Burial Customs of the Ancient Greeks, by Frank Pierrepont Graves.Homer, Iliad, Book 23Homer, Odyssey, Book 2An Additional Note:If you live in the United States, the leaders of your federal government are deliberately making choices to weaponize the current shutdown. This choice is horrific and targeted. People will go hungry. Children will go hungry. Call your representatives. Make your voice heard.This heinous weaponization of people's ability to put food on the table is pure villainy. Here at Notes from the Oracle, we know what you do with monsters--you battle them, however you can. As such, we found our local food bank using the link below and made a donation.Whether you are in need or able to support others, you can find a local food bank with the help of Feeding America. And remember, be impertinent everyone.Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ahAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracleWant to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com
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    2 h et 33 min
  • Chapter 21: I Settle My Tab | The Lightning Thief

    Chapter 21: I Settle My Tab | The Lightning Thief
    Oct 19 2025

    Join Connor and Jack as they discuss the penultimate chapter of the novel in which Percy Jackson finally completes his quest and returns the Master Bolt to Zeus. They're talking about a peak chapter as Connor shares the mythology of the peaks of Mount Olympus!

    See the pages of our notes we talked about in the episode here!

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    This Week's Myths:

    • Olympus
    • Imprisonment of Kronos
    • Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades Draw Lots

    The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources)

    • Homer, Iliad, Book 1
    • Homer, Odyssey, Book 6, line 1
    • Hymn 15 to Heracles Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Ed.
    • OLYMPUS (Olympos) - Home of the Gods of Greek Mythology
    • Mount Olympus - Wikipedia
    • Olympus - Wikipedia
    • Herodotus, The Histories, Book 1, chapter 56
    • Hesiod, Theogony, line 687
    • Homer, Iliad, Book 15
    • Hesiod, Theogony
    • The Trump Administration's Expansive Push to Sell Out Public Lands to the Highest Bidder

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    1 h et 55 min